According to a GSMArena report, Android 5.1 is now active for first-gen Moto X users in Brazil in the form of a soak test version.

The report quotes an Indian web portal that states the public release of the update will soon seed to first-gen Moto X users in the country, while owners of the handset across the world can expect the latest firmware in the near future.

New enhancements brought along by Android 5.1

Android 5.1 fixes major bugs inherent in the previous Android 5.0 firmware. Since Moto X (2013) users were not seeded the Android 5.0 update, they can expect the following enhancements:

Material design UI

New notification UI and Priorities

Ambient Display Mode

Flashlight

Screen pinning for applications

New battery saver mode

Internet connection verification (authenticity of connections)

Smart Lock feature for enhanced security

Multiple user account support

Motorola Assist and Downtime features

256-bit key encryption feature for better data protection

Download and install Android 5.1 on first-gen Moto X smartphones:

The Android Lollipop is available via an OTA but users can also manually search for the upgrade and install it. To manually search for the updated firmware, follow the steps below: